John Smith is an English folk guitarist and singer from Devon.[1]
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Origin | Essex, England |
Genres | Folk, Indie |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Labels | BARP Ltd(UK), |
Website | johnsmithjohnsmith |
He has toured Britain, Europe and America extensively, both solo and with artists such as Iron and Wine, James Yorkston, John Martyn, David Gray,[2] Jools Holland, Gil Scott-Heron and Lisa Hannigan[3] (whose records he also plays on). Smith remains unsigned to any record label, but has released four self-funded albums to date.
After the death of John Martyn, he appeared on a tribute album to Martyn alongside Bombay Bicycle Club, Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol, Phil Collins and Beth Orton.[4][5]
His unique guitar style has influenced many artists including James Newton Chadwick and Ben Howard.[6] In particular Smith uses a variety of open tunings and percussive techniques (especially on the song "Winter").
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